Help - 2011 Nismo Not Starting (Not a steering lock issue.)
 

Hey guys, I need some help. I feel like I’ve tried everything. Here is my situation.

I have a 2011 Nismo. It has 6000 miles, never had an issue. Recently, I installed coilovers, camber arms etc, and an exhaust. When I tried starting it, the battery was dead. So, I charged it up and it was still not even letting me unlock the car. So, I started thinking - maybe this is a steering lock issue. I believe some 2011 Z’s were affected. I ended up replacing the battery just in case.

Anyways, I went ahead and ordered the steering lock bypass from ConceptZ, because my Z was showing all the signs. I took the plastic off under the steering wheel and found that my Z doesn’t even have a steering lock (rookie mistake, I know...).

So, now I have no clue. I have a new battery which I tested. I swapped the key fob batteries and still nothing. The car interior lights turn on etc, but when I go to start the car, it goes to ACC mode, then the ON mode, but I can’t do anything past that. Then it’s stuck on the ON mode, and the only dash lights that are on are the two key lights (like it doesn’t recognize my key). One last note, even though my key fob doesn’t lock/unlock the car, when I press the unlock button the signals light up in the gauge cluster. My hazards work also. Makes no sense lol.

Does anyone have any ideas? I’ll paypal someone 20$ if they help me resolve this haha.

Oh, I know this will be asked. Yes I have tried putting my key in the fobgina.

For how long was the battery dead?

The battery was dead for probably a month.

Idk why this was moved to the interior/exterior section... :(

Putting the key in the fob slot or not will not affect the start up. Based on your description, it’s most likely your car is not accepting the signal from your key fob. Take it to Nissan to reprogram. It should take about 20 min.

Also, are you pushing the clutch as you are trying to start? Obvious question but it was never mentioned in your post.

With only 6000 miles I'm assuming you are the original owner. All 2011's came with a steering lock. You should be able to see it without removing plastic parts.

This is absolutely wrong. Not all 2011's have a steering lock. I have an '11 Nismo just like the OP and also have no steering lock.

If manual check the clutch switch, if auto check the brake switch, turn ur wheel while starting the car, my friend is in a 14 infinity q60 does same fvcking ****, no one can find wtf, works fine for a month then dont start for a week, then outta know where start. Its a lease no one cared to find the problem.

Get a OBII and hook it up see if you get any codes.

Weird. I did not know some 2011's were manufactured with a steering lock and were not. :tup: